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Devika Primić

4 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

Hi jtrader, thank you for stopping by

jtrader

4 years ago

Alienating people with a drug habit makes it worse, in my opinion. Thanks for sharing DDE.

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Devika Primić

4 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

Hi Tolovaj so nice to hear from you thank you for stopping by

Tolovaj

4 years ago

Some very interesting and provocative thoughts - in your text and among comments. I believe everybody carries the potential of becoming an addict, it's just about the circumstances, if this potential is realized. Thanks for another interesting hub!

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Devika Primić

4 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

Colleen Swan ''I would like to have Marijuana legalized, because if my kids were ever to take up smoking, I believe M is safer than nicotine.''An interesting thought. I know of people who have smoked M for most of their life and have not been to the doctor for any illness. I agree that M is safer than nicotine. Thank you for stopping by.

Colleen Swan

4 years agofrom County Durham

Hi, I think the problem can enter any family. Often the child with more money to spend is a dealers target. I believe in the decriminalization. I would like to have Marijuana legalized, because if my kids were ever to take up smoking, I believe M is safer than nicotine.

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Devika Primić

4 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

lyns thank you for all votes I appreciate you stopping by at my hubs. I am glad you get my point on my work.

lyns

4 years agofrom USA

Hello DDE, this hub is a much needed one I think that drugs impact our household in America far to much, and yes good kids household as well as bad, it's has know face when it comes to drugs and it's sad to know that that a great deal of times drugs are prescribed when not needed and the addiction starts not on in children but adults, and Marijuana drug I think for cancer patients it does wonders or those suffering in horrible situations but as a whole to legalize it worldwide isn't good because it changes the brain they way it thinks and learns, as children. Drug addition, yes it is a disease because it can be transferred from family to family in the craving of their DNA. I absolutely feel you did a great job on this hub. Regarding Son addictive. Voted up and + Have a good one.

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Devika Primić

4 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

Sunardi learning begins at home with parents and if parents fail in their role so do their children in their behaviors I am so glad you understand my point of view. Thank you for stopping by

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Devika Primić

4 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

Shyron E Shenko I am glad to make some people think but how only they will know thank you

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Devika Primić

4 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

Eiddwen so nice to finally hear from you and good luck on your new adventures.I appreciate the votes up and sharing.

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Devika Primić

4 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

Thank you CyberShelley for sharing part of your addiction here I so appreciate your efforts

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Devika Primić

4 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

cecileportilla thank you for such understanding words. I appreciate the vote up

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Devika Primić

4 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

D.A.L. thank you for all votes and I understand the opinions of everyone some will agree others won't see it that way it s however, so interesting to read another positive comment from you always appreciated.

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Devika Primić

4 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

billybuc thank you

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Devika Primić

4 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

Ericdierker, Thank you for commenting

Dianna Mendez

4 years ago

What I took from your post is that we must stay close to our children, be a part if their lives and show them love. Good and bad kids are drawn to drugs, it's what we must try to lead our children through to be overcomers. Excellent write!

Sunardi

4 years agofrom Indonesia

It's truth "The lack of parent love or parental control is the cause of many issues including the use of drugs in a child's life."

Many people create families just based on love, without consideration about having good generations. In my hometown, there is a village where most of the inhabitants are thief, while the other village most of the inhabitants have black magic to kill each other.

In my point of view, the parents are the cause of it. They begin to be like that since the early age.

Shyron E Shenko

4 years agofrom Texas

Devika, you did a good job on this and ask the right questions, I don't have the answers, who does?

This hub makes one think.

Eiddwen

4 years agofrom Wales

A great hub Devika told as always in your own no nonsense way. Voting up and sharing.

Eddy.

Shelley Watson

4 years ago

DDE I was addicted to cigarettes, and tried to give them up on many occasions. I finally won and have stopped smoking for many years now. However, that was an 'acceptable' drug, and it was hard to give up - I cannot imagine the pain, both physically and mentally that people on the drug or alcohol treadmill must suffer. The comparison of those addictions to cigarettes is like comparing a scratch to an amputation, no contest. I feel sorry for people who are addicted and whatever road took them there. Sometimes its the false feeling of confidence or being part of the crowd that causes a teenager to start on that road. I have great admiration for those who kick the habit. Thank you Devika for sharing your thoughts and giving us something to think about!

Cecile Portilla

4 years agofrom West Orange, New Jersey

Great subject DDE. There is so much peer peer pressure out there and often parents are unaware that they children are involved with drugs. Good and bad kids end up doing drugs. We just need to stay more involved with our children and encourage them to stay on the right path when they start engaging in bad behaviors. Voted up!

Dave

4 years agofrom Lancashire north west England

Brave subject to tackle which will inevitably bring strong opinions. I have known well brought up kids that are and still loved succumb to the habit of taking drugs where these loving parents are in despair. As usual you have tackled the subject in your no-nonsense way. Voted up,interesting and useful.

Bill Holland

4 years agofrom Olympia, WA

Well my friend, I was a very good kid, and I was addicted and still am...it can happen to most anyone...good message.

Eric Dierker

4 years agofrom Spring Valley, CA. U.S.A.

I strongly suggest you remove this myth from the hub: "All you have to do is say NO to drugs have the will power to control your urges."

I would just let it slide but it is harmful to our understanding of addiction and addictive personalities.

While it is far better not to have an addiction, people who do not have addictions are not stronger better people. And of course addicts will have a better life if they can abstain. But having an addiction does not mean that one does not have will power.

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